Zillah Marie Bishop

Marie Bishop is a highly skilled and accomplished safety professional with extensive experience in site safety management, program oversight, and safety audits within fast-paced construction environments. Currently serving as Site Safety Manager at MMR Constructors Inc., Marie manages the safety program for large-scale to megaproject construction work. Her day-to-day responsibilities include conducting daily job site audits, ensuring training is complete and effective, overseeing lockout/tagout and energization procedures (medium- to low-voltage), and providing boots-on-the-ground oversight during first-time equipment energizations. Her employer has recognized her as one of their top-performing safety professionals, reflecting her consistent dedication and impact on workplace safety.

Marie holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Safety and Health (Construction) from Columbia Southern University, graduating with a 3.92 GPA and earning recognition on the President’s List. She is actively working toward her master’s degree to further advance her expertise in occupational safety. Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and CSMC from the National Association of Safety Professionals, she is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks. Her combination of academic achievement, technical expertise, and practical experience enables her to manage complex safety programs with precision and confidence.

Focused on electrical safety within construction, Marie is deeply committed to preventing injury and saving lives through technical knowledge, thorough training, and fostering strong collaboration between safety staff and tradespeople. She began her career as a welder, spending 15 years honing her hands-on skills before transitioning to safety after an injury. Over 13 years in the safety field, she has developed specialized electrical expertise through self-study, practical experience, and continuous collaboration with electricians on site. Outside of work, Marie is a devoted mother and daughter who treasures her family, balancing her professional achievements with her love for her family. Her proactive approach, analytical problem-solving, and dedication to workforce safety make her a respected leader and trusted authority in occupational safety and health.